Stories

The war in Ukraine is not only a humanitarian crisis, but is also increasing food and fuel prices, which in turn impact the world’s most vulnerable people. In response, IFAD has established a Crisis Response Initiative dedicated to supporting small-scale producers most affected by the Ukraine crisis.

At the heart of this year’s session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is “free, prior and informed consent.” Quite a mouthful! But what does it really mean? And why does it matter?

Over the millennia, indigenous peoples have developed practices that honour the interconnectedness of people and nature – yet all too often, their contributions are overlooked and devalued. IFAD is committed to supporting indigenous peoples in overcoming poverty and meeting global challenges through building on their identities and cultures.

Conflict and food insecurity go hand-in-hand. Stable food systems and sustainable development are simply not possible without peace.

While we can no longer avoid climate change, we can still limit its impacts. It is time we start viewing agriculture as an essential part of the solution.

Making the right decisions about managing natural resources isn’t always easy. That’s especially true for watersheds, where the local ecosystem depends on the health of multiple waterways. Now, GIS technology is helping communities in rural Nepal monitor and preserve the forests fed by local watersheds.